Senior Energy Systems Engineer

TXM Recruit; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Energy Systems Engineer for a permanent role based in Rugby. You will take technical ownership of grid-connected energy storage systems across the UK and Ireland, focusing on commissioning support and performance optimisation. Ideal candidates will have a background in electrical engineering and experience with grid-connected assets. This role offers a competitive salary and a clear pathway into technical management, with hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Ongoing support and mentoring

Long-term progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with grid-connected assets such as renewables or energy technologies.
• Comfortable in site-based operational environments.
• Technical depth without heavy management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical support for energy storage systems.
• Support commissioning and performance optimisation.
• Act as technical escalation point for complex issues.

Skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Senior Energy Systems Engineer Location: Rugby Employment Type: Permanent Salary: £60,000

Overview

We are looking for a Senior Energy Systems Engineer to take technical ownership of grid-connected energy storage systems across the UK & Ireland. This is a hands-on, senior technical role focused on commissioning support, system performance, fault diagnosis, and lifecycle reliability rather than people management. You ll work closely with service, operations, and commercial teams, acting as a trusted technical advisor and ensuring energy storage assets are safe, compliant, and performing as intended.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical support for energy storage and power systems
• Support commissioning, handover, troubleshooting, and performance optimisation
• Act as a technical escalation point for complex electrical and system issues
• Ensure compliance with grid, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Support service partners and internal field engineers
• Contribute to technical documentation, standards, and best practice

Candidate Profile

• Background in electrical engineering, power systems, or energy technologies
• Experience with grid-connected assets (renewables, power generation, BESS, CHP, EV infrastructure, or similar)
• Comfortable working in site-based, operational environments
• Strong problem‑solving and stakeholder communication skills
• Looking for technical depth and ownership without a heavy management remit

What s On Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A clearly defined step‑up pathway into technical management for those applicants who are ready to broaden their scope and influence
• Ongoing support, mentoring, and professional development
• Exposure to large-scale, complex energy infrastructure projects
• Hybrid working with meaningful site and project involvement
• Long-term progression into senior technical or engineering leadership roles